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Immunisations are a very important part of maintaining health, not just for the children in your schools but also for the entire population.

Some vaccines are only effective for a short period of time, such as the Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV), and it is therefore crucial children are immunised in good time. Our aim at Kernow Health is to see a significant increase in the number of children protected against some of the more serious diseases.

Why Vaccinate

The national immunisation programme has meant that dangerous diseases, such as polio, have disappeared in the UK, but they could come back – they are still around in many countries throughout the world. That’s why it is so important for children to be protected. In the UK such diseases are kept in check because we have high immunisation rates.
A vaccine contains a small part of the bacterium or virus that causes a disease, or tiny amounts of the chemicals the bacterium produces. Vaccines work by causing the body’s immune system to make antibodies (substances to fight infections and diseases), so if you come into contact with the infection, the antibodies will recognise it, fight back and protect you.

Vaccination Programme

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio are all given to pupils in Year 9. Our experienced nurses will come into your schools and will vaccinate as a 3-in-1 booster.

How is it Given

The teenage booster, also known as the 3-in-1 or the Td/IPV vaccine, is given as a single injection into the upper arm to boost the child’s protection against the three separate diseases. It is common for children to experience some soreness in the arm and some examples of the less common side effects are dizziness and headaches

Giving Consent

Every year thousands of young people are vaccinated and the child’s parent or guardian or in some cases the child will need to give consent to receive the vaccinations. When our nurses go into the school they will discuss any concerns the child may have, or they could call confidentially on 01872 221105, 01872 221106 or 01872 221107